{"product_id":"brain-friendly-11-preparation","title":"Brain-Friendly 11+ Preparation","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mv-workshop{font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1b2e59;line-height:1.65}\n.mv-workshop h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin:18px 0 8px;color:#1b2e59}\n.mv-workshop p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.mv-workshop ul{margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0}\n.mv-workshop li{margin-bottom:9px}\n.mv-essentials{background:#f4f2f3;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-essentials p{margin:0 0 8px}\n.mv-essentials p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.mv-callout{background:#eef7f0;border-left:5px solid #9bc9a6;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:12px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-details{margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e9;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.mv-details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:16px 46px 16px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;list-style:none;position:relative;background:#f4f2f3}\n.mv-details[open] summary::after{content:\"−\"}\n.mv-details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.mv-details summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:22px;font-weight:400}\n.mv-details[open] summary::after{content:\"−\"}\n.mv-details-content{padding:18px;background:#fff}\n.mv-details summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #4979c2;outline-offset:-3px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-workshop\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs your child preparing for the 11+, but you're unsure how much practice is helpful, which approaches work or how to keep things manageable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for a selective school entrance test can bring extra demands for children and families. Alongside developing knowledge and skills, children may be managing unfamiliar question types, time pressure, uncertainty and worries about the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this friendly, practical workshop, we'll explore how to support 11+ preparation using what we know about learning, memory and children's developing brains. We'll look at effective practice, different learning needs and how to keep preparation balanced with confidence, wellbeing and everyday childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-essentials\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents and carers supporting children preparing for the 11+ or similar selective school entrance assessments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous knowledge needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-bird price: £19\u003c\/strong\u003e (usually £29).\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will I learn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll have explored how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand the developing learning brain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how attention, memory, executive functions and emotional regulation can influence 11+ preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognise barriers to preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify how cognitive overload, anxiety, sensory needs, processing differences and working memory demands can affect learning and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild psychological safety and confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore ways to help your child ask questions, make mistakes and talk about worries without unnecessary test pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse evidence-informed preparation approaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, manageable practice sessions and appropriate breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate a balanced preparation plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop a realistic, flexible approach that includes rest, play and wellbeing, while considering expectations and how to respond to different outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop may be particularly useful if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a child preparing for the 11+ or considering selective school entrance tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to understand how to make practice more effective and manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre unsure how much preparation is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotice worry, frustration or reluctance around practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport a child with different learning, sensory or processing needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to manage expectations while protecting your child's confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous knowledge of learning science or 11+ preparation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will we do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore how children learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll look at attention, memory, executive functions and emotional regulation, and how these influence learning during 11+ preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecognise barriers to practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll explore time pressure, cognitive overload, anxiety, working memory demands and differences in how children process information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild confidence without unnecessary pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll consider how conversations about tests, responses to mistakes and family expectations can influence a child's confidence and willingness to ask for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry brain-friendly preparation approaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the MINDI approach, we'll explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, manageable sessions and ways to adapt practice to individual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreate a balanced plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll identify realistic next steps that fit around school, family life, rest and play, including how to support your child whatever the test outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 90-minute live, interactive online 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Children's developing executive functions and emotional regulation can influence how they approach these demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll draw on psychology, neuroscience, education and learning science to explore approaches that support learning while recognising individual differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll also consider psychological safety and the pressure children may feel around selective tests. Children benefit from opportunities to ask questions, make mistakes and discuss worries without feeling that their value depends on a test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is to help families make informed decisions about preparation while keeping children's wellbeing and broader development in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an 11+ tutoring session?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This workshop is for parents and carers and focuses on how to support effective, balanced preparation rather than teaching specific test content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill you cover different 11+ exam formats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe'll discuss general preparation principles that can be adapted to different test formats. You should check the requirements of the schools or admissions arrangements relevant to your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes my child need to attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This workshop is designed for parents and carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for neurodivergent children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We'll consider individual learning, sensory and processing needs and how preparation can be adapted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this improve my child's chances of passing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can't guarantee test outcomes. The focus is on evidence-informed preparation, realistic expectations and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill we discuss how to manage pressure and expectations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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